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When life gets complicated, I lean in to outfit formulas that get me through but are not particularly creative. My work outfit formula is wool straight leg pants, a sweater shell, a blazer, and a scarf. I have been planning my Ecchymosis Chic outfit, but until I get through a busy and stressful patch at work, the outfit formula stays.

The pants are Theory, the shell is Vince, the jacket is Ba&sh, the boots are Paul Green, and the scarf is Sabina Savage. The scarf brings in the blue for Angie’s gray, brown, and blue outfit formula, so this outfit is formulas all around.

Do you wear particular outfit formulas when life gets busy and/or stressful? Do you have any tips for getting out of a sartorial formula rut even when life becomes chaotic?

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6 hours ago

LJP

Veteran

Gorgeous outfit. Winter is becoming an entire period of stress and gloom. Ongoing cold does a number on the psyche. My formula is much like yours: wide-ish leg pants, cashmere shell, jacket a statement-ish earring. Patent pointy toe flats or boots. On non-work days I don't even care anymore- seriously it's one foot in front of the other until spring. I'm at that point where I am DONE with my winter clothes, lol.

Jaime

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You look fab! I really like the way you have styled the jacket with the longer layer and cropped pants. When I am especially stressed I tend to go for less bright colors and less loud silhouettes because I am trying to be even less approachable. Doesn't really work though.

4 hours ago

Suz

Nice outfit! I'm a big fan of scarves in winter to bring warmth and a bit of colour to an otherwise neutral outfit.

I do tend to rely on formulas when under stress. Depending ont he nature of stress, I also revert to more neutrals (for calm) or add colour (to cheer myself up!). My current formula is wide leg pants (full length or cropped), cardigan or zip top (because of my injury) and easy on / easy off footwear (ditto).

Angie

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KILLER

Rock, milk those FFBO's! (Fast Fall Back Outfits). You are ROCKING it All super current and looking smashing!

Love your hair and the way you tied the scarf! You REALLY suit a fringe.

3 hours ago

To answer your questions:

YES! Outfit formulas that are tried and tested are extra fab winners in stressful times. I suspect we all use them. Maybe intuitively too.

My wardrobe is very colourful - so I get my variation-fix through colour most of the time. Through solids and patterns too. Pattern mixing. I pander entirely to my mood in the morning when I choose my outfit. Brights, neutrals, columns, clashing, tonal, high-contrast, low-contrast, monochromatic, loud, VERY loud, quiet - all iterations are worn

Lisa

Outfit formulas are a game changer for busy mornings. I've worn the formula of knit/blazer, jeans, boots during colder months for years and while the silhouettes have changed, the core elements are always the same. I've also always owned a blue heavy wardrobe, I like to challenge myself with new color combinations both with blue and with no blue outfits to learn new variations that I enjoy.

The scarf is the perfect addition of texture and interest to this outfit, and artfully tied as well. Simply lovely!

1 hour ago

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